HP (Hewlett-Packard) HP Notebook Series manual

H ardware a n d So ft w are Gu id e HP Notebook Ser i es Doc ument P art Number: 3 7 5 8 0 2 -001 December 200 4 This guide explains ho w to identify , access, and use the hardware and software features a v ailable on your notebook.[...]

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Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide iii Cont ent s 1 Hardware Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

i v Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de Cont ent s 2 TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Identifying TouchPad Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Using the TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2 Setting TouchPad Preferences . . . . . . . . . [...]

Cont ent s Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide v Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14 Charging a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 3–15 Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17 Calibrating a B[...]

v i Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de Cont ent s 5 Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless Local Area Network ( Select Models Only) . . . 5–2 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4 Using a WLAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5 Using Wireless Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6 Installi[...]

Cont ent s Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide v ii 7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Device Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1 Connecting Any Powered Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1 Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2 Connecting a 1394 Device (Select Models Onl[...]

v iii Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de Cont ent s Displaying Hotkey Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12 Setting Button Assignments on an External Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–13 Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–14 Opening the Setup [...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–1 1 Har d w ar e To p C o m p o n e n t s Keys Component Description 1 Function ke ys (12) P erf orm system and application tasks. When combined with fn, the function ke ys perf orm additional tasks as hotke ys . 2 Windows logo k ey Displa ys the Microsoft® Windows® Star t menu. (Continued)[...]

1–2 Hard war e and S oftwar e Gui de Har d w ar e 3 fn key Combines with other ke ys to perf orm system tasks. F or e xample , pressing fn+f7 decreases screen brightness. 4 K e ypad ke ys (15) Can be used like the k e ys on an e xternal numeri c k eypad. 5 Windows applications key Displa ys a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer . Componen[...]

H ardwa re Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–3 To u c h P a d Component Description 1 T ouchP ad* Mo v es the pointer . 2 Left T ouchP ad b utton* Functions like the left b utton on an e xternal mouse. 3 Right T ouchP ad b utton* Functions like the right button on an e xternal mouse. 4 T ouchP ad v ertical scrolling region* Scrolls upward or do [...]

1–4 Hard war e and S oftwar e Gui de Har d w ar e Pow e r C o n t r o l s Component Description 1 Displa y s witch* If the notebook is clos ed while on, initiates standby . 2 P o wer/standb y b utton* When the notebook is ■ Off , press to turn on the notebook. ■ On, briefly press to initiate hiber nation. ■ In standby , briefly press to res[...]

H ardwa re Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–5 Lights Component Description 1 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 2 P o wer/standb y light ‡ On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: Notebook is in standby . Off: Notebook is off . 3 Mute light On: V olume is muted. (Continued)[...]

1–6 Hard war e and S oftwar e Gui de Har d w ar e Component Description 4 Wireless light (av ailab le on select models)* On: One or more optional internal wireless de vices, such as a WLAN and/or a Bluetooth® de vice (select models only), are turned on. † 5 Num lock light On: Num lock or the embedded numeric ke ypad is on. *The wireless lights[...]

H ardwa re Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–7 Wireless and V olum e But tons Component Description 1 V olume down b utton Decreases system volume . 2 V olume mute b utton Mutes or restores volume . 3 V olume up button Increases system volume . 4 Wireless button (a v ailable on select models) T urns the wireless functionality on or off but does [...]

1–8 Hard war e and S oftwar e Gui de Har d w ar e Antennae Component Description Antennae (2)* Send and receiv e wireless de vice signals. Å Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this de vice is below the FCC radio frequency e xposure limits . Ne vertheless, the de vice should be used in such a manner that the poten[...]

H ardwa re Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–9 Fr ont Com ponents Lights Component Description 1 Wireless light* (av ailab le on select models) On: One or more optional internal wireless de vices, such as a WLAN and/or a Bluetooth de vice (select models only), are turned on. † 2 P o wer/standb y light ‡ On: Notebook is turned on. Blinking: N[...]

1–10 Hard w ar e and Softw ar e Guide Har d w ar e Component Description 3 IDE (Integrated Driv e Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 4 Battery light On: The batter y pac k is charging. Blinking: The battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Off: The batter y pac k is ful[...]

H ardwa re Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–11 Speak er s, J ac ks and Disp lay Release Bu tton Component Description 1 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 2 Displa y release button Opens the notebook. 3 A udio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional monaural (single sound channel) microphone. 4 A udio-out (headphone) jack Connects opti[...]

1–12 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Har d w ar e Rea r C om po ne nt s Component Description Exhaust vent* Provides airflo w to cool internal components. Ä T o pre v ent ov erheating, do not obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface , such as a printer , or a soft surf ace, such as pillo ws or thick rugs or clothing, to b lock airflow . *The[...]

H ardwa re Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–13 Left -Sid e Compon ents P or ts and Ja cks Component Description 1 P o wer connector Connects the A C adapter cable . 2 Monitor por t Connects an optional V GA monitor or projector . 3 Expansion por t (av ailab le on select models)* Connects the notebook to an optional Expansion Base. 4 RJ-45 (netw[...]

1–14 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Har d w ar e PC Card Slot and Bu tton Component Description 1 PC Card slot Suppor ts an optional T ype I or T ype II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. 2 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot.[...]

H ardwa re Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–15 Right - Side C omponen ts Component Description 1 USB por ts (1 or 2 depending on the notebook model)* Connect optional USB de vices. 2 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader slot (av ailab le on select models) Suppor ts an optional digital memor y card. † 3 1394 por t (select models only) Connects an optio[...]

1–16 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Har d w ar e Component Description 6 S-Video–out jack (a v ailable on select models) Connects an optional S-Video de vice such as a tele vision, VCR, camcorder , projector , or video capture card. 7 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the notebook. Ä Security solutions are designed t[...]

H ardwa re Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–17 Bot tom C omponen ts Mini PCI and Memor y Com partm ents Component Description 1 Mini PCI compar tment Holds an optional wireless LAN de vice. Ä T o pre v ent an unresponsiv e system and the displa y of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI de vice authorized fo r use in your notebook b y the[...]

1–18 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Har d w ar e Ba y s, Battery Lat ch a nd V e nt s Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds a batter y pac k. 2 Battery pack release latch Releases a batter y pac k from the batter y ba y .* 3 Exhaust vents (4) † Pro vide airflow to cool internal components. Ä T o pre v ent ov erheating, do not obstruct ve[...]

H ardwa re Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–19 Additional Com ponents Har d w ar e The components included with your notebook v ary by re gion, country , notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased. The follo wing sections identify the standard external components included with most notebook models. Component Description 1 Batter y [...]

1–20 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Har d w ar e Opt ic al D iscs Software on optical discs, such as CDs or D VDs, is included with all notebook models. ■ The software applications packaged in the Required for Setup bag are not preinstalled on your notebook. Depending on ho w you want to use your notebook, you might want to install some or al[...]

H ardwa re Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 1–21 Labels The labels af fix ed to the notebook provide information you might need when you troubleshoot system problems or trav el internationally with the notebook. ■ Service T ag—Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. Y ou might need the produc[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–1 2 T ouc hP a d and K e yboard To u c h P a d Iden tifying T ouc hP ad Compon ents The T ouchPad includes the follo wing components: 1 T ouchP ad 3 Right T ouchP ad button 2 Left T ouchP ad b utton 4 T ouchP ad v ertical scrolling region[...]

2–2 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Using t he T ouc hP a d The T ouchPad provides the na vigation, selection, and scroll functions of an optional external mouse: ■ T o move the pointer , slide your finger across the T ouchPad surface in the direction you want to mo v e the pointer . ■ T o execute the click functio[...]

T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–3 Set ting T ouc hP ad Pref erences In the W indo ws Mouse Properties windo w you can ■ Adjust basic pointing de vice settings such as click speed, pointer speed and shape, and mouse trails. ■ Configure the right and left T ouchPad b uttons for right-handed or left-handed use. Thes[...]

2–4 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Among the preferences av ailable in the T ouchP ad Properties windo w are ■ T ouchPad T apping, which enables you to tap the T ouchPad once to select an item or twice to double-click an item. T o access T ouchPad T apping settings, select Ta p p i n g . ■ Edge Motion, which sets [...]

T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–5 Hot k e y s Iden tifying Hotk e ys Hotke ys are preset combinations of the esc key 1 , the fn key 2 , and one of the function ke ys 3 . The icons on the f1 through f12 ke ys represent hotke y functions. Hotke y functions and procedures are described in the follo wing sections.[...]

2–6 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Hotk e y Qu ick Re f er enc e The follo wing table identifies the def ault hotke y functions. The function of the fn+f5 hotke y can be changed. For instructions, see the “Setting Other Po wer Preferences” section in Chapter 3, “Po wer . ” Default Function Hotkey Opens Help an[...]

T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–7 Using Hotk e y Procedures Using Hotke ys On th e Internal K e y board T o use a hotkey command on the notebook k eyboard, use either of the follo wing procedures: ■ Briefly press fn, and then briefly press the second ke y of the hotke y command. ■ Press and hold do wn fn, briefly[...]

2–8 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de T ouchP ad and K ey boar d ■ Checkups for notebook functionality . ■ Automated and interacti ve troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recov ery procedures. ■ Links to Customer Care. Y ou can also access the Help and Support Center b y selecting Start > Help and Support. Open Print Window (fn+f[...]

T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–9 S witch Ima ge (fn+f4 ) The fn+f4 hotke y switches the image among display de vices connected to the system. For e xample, if an optional monitor is connected to the notebook through the monitor port, each time you press the fn+f4 hotkey the image will switch among the notebook displ[...]

2–10 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Initiate Stan db y (fn+f5) The fn+f5 hotke y is set by def ault to initiate standby . When standby is initiated, your w ork is sav ed in random access memory (RAM), the screen clears, and po wer is conserved. While the notebook is in standby , the power/standb y lights blink. ■ T [...]

T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–11 Initiate Q uic kLock (fn+f6) The fn+f6 hotke y initiates the QuickLock security feature. QuickLock protects your work b y displaying the operating system Log On windo w . While the Log On window is displayed, the notebook cannot be accessed un til a W indo ws user password or a W in[...]

2–12 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Media Ac tivity Hotk e ys (fn+f9 through fn+f1 2) The follo wing 4 media acti vity hotke ys can control the play of an audio CD or a D VD. T o control the play of a video CD, use the media acti vity controls in your video CD player . Pla y , P ause, or Resume an Audio CD or a D VD ([...]

T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–13 Disp lay S ystem Information (fn+esc) The fn+esc hotkey displays information about system hardw are components and software v ersion numbers. T o clear the display , press esc. In the fn+esc display , the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIO[...]

2–14 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Key p a d s Y ou can do k eypad w ork with your notebook by using the embedded numeric ke ypad in the notebook ke yboard or by connecting an optional external numeric k eypad. The embedded numeric ke ypad cannot be used while an external ke ypad is connected to the notebook. Using t[...]

T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–15 T urnin g th e Embedded Num eric K e ypad On and Off When the embedded numeric ke ypad is of f, press fn+num lk 1 to turn the ke ypad on. The num lock light 2 is turned on. When the embedded numeric ke ypad is on, press fn+num lk to turn the ke ypad of f. The num lock light is turne[...]

2–16 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de T ouchP ad and K ey boar d S witching t he Functions of K e y pad K e ys Y ou can temporarily switch the functions of an embedded numeric ke ypad ke y between its standard function and its ke ypad function. ■ T o use a key on the k eypad as a k eypad k ey while the k eypad is turned of f, press and hold fn [...]

T ouchP ad and K ey boar d Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 2–17 Using an External N umeric K e ypad ✎ The embedded numeric ke ypad cannot be turned on while an optional external numeric k eypad is connected to the notebook. Most ke ys on most external numeric k eypads function dif ferently when num lock mode is on than when num lock mode is of[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–1 3 Po w e r Po we r S o u r c e s Selec ting a P o wer Sour ce Use the follo wing table to select a recommended po wer source for the way you plan to use the notebook.[...]

3–2 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Po w e r Ta s k Recommended P ower Sour ce W ork in most software applications ■ Charged batter y pac k in the notebook ■ External power supplied through one of the fo llowing de vices: ❐ A C adapter ❐ Optional Expansion Base ❐ Optional A uto/Air/A C Adapter ❐ Optional A utomobile P o wer Adapter/C[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–3 S witching B etween Bat ter y and External Pow e r The notebook runs on external po wer whene v er external po wer is av ailable to the notebook. This conserves the charge in an inserted battery pack. External po wer can be supplied through the A C adapter or through an optional Expansion Base, Auto/A[...]

3–4 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Po w e r P o w er C ontrol and Light Loca tions The follo wing illustration is provided as a quick reference to the locations of the po wer controls and lights on the notebook. The function of each of these items is summarized in Chapter 1, “Hardware. ” Instructions for using these items are provided in th[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–5 Standb y , H ibernation an d Shutdo wn Ov ervie w s Standb y Standby reduces po wer to system components that are not in use. When standby is initiated, your w ork is sav ed in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and the po wer/standby lights blink. Saving your w ork before initiating s[...]

3–6 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Po w e r Hib e rn ati o n Ä CAUT ION: If the config urati on of the n otebook s y stem is c hanged during hibernati on , it might not be po ssible to r esume f r om hibernati on . When the notebook is in hibernati on: ■ Do not add or r emo v e a memory module . ■ Do not r emo v e or r eplace the har d dri[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–7 Leav ing Y our W ork If you plan to r esume shortly —Initiate standby for shorter times and hibernation for longer times or for po wer conserv ation. The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge v aries b y notebook conf iguration and the condition of the bat[...]

3–8 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Po w e r Standb y , H ibernation an d Shutdo wn Procedur es This section explains the def ault standby , hibernation, and shutdo wn procedures. For information about changing the function of some of the po wer f eatures on your notebook, see the “Po wer Preferences” section later in this chapter . The cont[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–9 Initia ting or Resuming from Standb y Ta s k Procedure Result Initiate standby . With the notebook on, use any of the f ollowing procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotke y . ■ Close the notebook. ✎ When the notebook is closed, the display presses the display switch, which then initiates standby. ■ [...]

3–10 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Po w e r Initia ting or Restoring from Hiberna tion Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled. Hibernation is enabled by def ault. T o verify that hibernation remains enabled, select Start > Control P anel > P erf ormance and Maintenance > Po wer Options > Hiber nate tab . If hibernatio[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–11 Using Emerg ency Shu tdo w n Procedures If the notebook does not respond to the standard W indo ws shutdo wn procedure for your operating system, try the follo wing emergenc y shutdo wn procedures in the sequence pro vided: ■ Press ctrl+alt+del. Then ❏ In W indo ws XP Home, select Shut Do wn >[...]

3–12 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Po w e r P o w er Preferences Using P o we r Sc hemes A po wer scheme controls the amount of po wer the notebook uses while running on external po wer or on a battery pack, and also sets the notebook to initiate standb y or hibernation after a period of inacti vity you specify . » T o select a preset power s[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–13 T o change the function of the power/standb y b utton, the fn+f5 hotke y , or the display switch: 1. Select Start > Control P anel > P erf ormance and Maintenance > Po wer Options > Advanced tab . ❏ T o change the function of the power/standb y b utton, select a function from the drop-d[...]

3–14 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Po w e r Batte ry P ack Cha r g i n g a Batt e ry P ack T o prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays: ■ If you are charging a ne w battery pack: ❏ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to external po wer through the A C adapter . ❏ When you charge the b[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–15 The battery light displays charge status: ■ On: the battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: the battery pack has reached a lo w-battery condition and is not charging. ■ Of f: the battery pack is fully charged or not installed. For information about determining the amount of char ge in a battery p[...]

3–16 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Po w e r Disp laying Ch arge Reports T o display battery charge information on the screen, use the operating system Po wer Meter feature. T o access the Power Meter display: ■ Select Start > Control P anel > P erf ormance and Maintenance > Po wer Options > P ower Meter tab . - or - ■ Select th[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–17 Managi ng L o w-Bat te ry Condi ti on s This section describes default lo w-battery condition alerts and system responses. The default battery light responses cannot be changed. T o change other responses, select Start > Contr ol Panel > P erf ormance and Maintenance > P ower Options, and th[...]

3–18 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Po w e r Resolv ing Lo w-Ba tter y Con ditions Ä CAUT ION: T o pr ev ent pr oblems w hen r e stor ing fr om hiber nation: If the notebook has r eached a c r itical lo w-battery condition and has begun to initiate hiber nation , do not r es tor e po w er until hiber nation is com plete . When hiber nation is [...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–19 Calib rating a B a tter y P ac k When to Calibra te Even if a battery pack is hea vily used, calibration should be necessary only once a month. Y ou do not hav e to calibrate a ne w battery pack before first use. Calibration does not usually incr ease battery run time, but it can increase the accurac[...]

3–20 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Po w e r Ho w to Calibrate T o calibrate a battery pack, you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully rechar ge the battery pack. Ch arging th e Bat ter y P ack Charge the battery pack while the notebook is on. T o charge the battery pack: Ä CAUT ION: T o pr e v ent damage to the notebook and air c[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–21 If you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge process described belo w and hav e set ener gy-sa ving timeouts, e xpect the follo wing performance from your system during the discharge: ■ Any unsa v ed work from your current session will be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged [...]

3–2 2 Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de Po w e r Rechargin g the B at tery Pack 1. Connect the notebook to external po wer and maintain the connection until the battery pack is fully recharged and the battery light is turned of f. Y ou can use the notebook while the battery pack is recharging, b ut the battery pack will char ge faster if the noteb[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–2 3 Con serv i ng Batte ry P ack P o w er T o extend the time that a battery pack can run the notebook from a single charge, use the follo wing battery conserv ation settings and procedures. Conser ving P o wer as Y ou W ork T o conserve po wer as you work: ■ Pre vent de vices you are not using from d[...]

3–2 4 Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de Po w e r Selec ting P o wer Conser v ation Set ting s T o set the notebook to use less power: ■ Select a short wait for the screen sa ver and select a screen sav er with minimal graphics and motion. T o select a screen sav er and a screen sa ver w ait time, select Start > Control Panel > A ppearance [...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de 3–25 Rep l ac i ng a B a t ter y P ac k Ä CAUT ION: T o pre ve nt los s of w or k when re mov ing a battery pac k that is the only po w er s our ce , shut do w n the not ebook or initiate hibe rnatio n bef or e r emo v ing the battery pack. (If y ou initi ate hiber nation , do not begin the follo w ing p[...]

3–2 6 Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de Po w e r Inser ting a Ba tt ery P ack Although battery packs v ary by model, the insertion procedure is the same for all models. T o insert a battery pack: 1. T urn the notebook upside do wn. 2. Lo wer the battery pack 1 into the battery bay and rotate it 2 until it is seated.[...]

Po w e r Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 3–2 7 Storing a B at ter y P a ck Ä CAUT ION: T o pr e v ent damage to a battery pack , do not e xpos e it to high temper atur e s for e xte nded peri ods of time . If the notebook will be unused and disconnected from external po wer for more than 2 weeks, remov e and store the battery pack. High tempera[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 4–1 4 Multim edia Internal Speak er s The internal speakers, identif ied in the follo wing illustration, play sound in stereo from applications, the operating system, games, dri ve media, the Internet, and other sources. If an external de vice, such as headphones, is connected to the audio-out jack, the internal s[...]

4–2 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Multimedia V olume C ontrols Y ou can adjust volume with the v olume b uttons on the notebook or the volume control softw are a v ailable in your operating system and in some multimedia applications. The volume mute b utton on the notebook ov errides all software v olume settings. ■ T o access the operating [...]

Multimedia Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 4–3 External Audio De v ices Using t he Audio - Out (H eadp hone) Jac k Å W ARNING: T o r educe the r isk of pers onal injury , adjus t the volume bef or e putting on headphones. Ä CAUT ION: T o pr e v ent po ssible damage to an e xte rnal de v ice , do not plug a monaur al (single sound c hannel) plu[...]

4–4 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Multimedia Using t he Audio -In (M ic rophone) Ja ck The audio-in jack, identified in the follo wing illustration, connects an optional monaural (single sound channel) microphone. The audio-in jack is sometimes called a micr ophone jack. It is recommended that you use an electret condenser microphone with a 3.[...]

Multimedia Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 4–5 External Video De v ices Conne cting an S - Vide o De vic e (Selec t Models O nly) Connec ting t he Audio The S-V ideo–out jack, av ailable onl y on select models, supports video signals only . If you are setting up a configura tion that combines audio and video functions, such as playing a D VD m[...]

4–6 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Multimedia Connec ting t he Video T o transmit video signals through the S-V ideo–out jack, you need a standard S-V ideo cable, av ailable from most computer or electronics retailers. Plug either end of the S-V ideo cable into the notebook S-V ideo–out jack, illustrated below . Plug the other end of the ca[...]

Multimedia Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 4–7 Disp layi ng a Video Im ag e T o display an image on the notebook display or a video device display , both the notebook and the video device must be turned on. » T o switch the image between the notebook display and the video de vice display , repeatedly press the fn+f4 hotkey . Pressing the fn+f4 [...]

4–8 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Multimedia CD and D VD Pr ocedures Inserti ng or Re mo v i ng a D isc Use the follo wing procedures to insert or remov e an optical disc such as a CD or a D VD. A disc that is playing must be stopped before it can be remov ed. T o stop a disc, press the fn+f10 hotkey . ■ T o insert a disc—Be sure the noteb[...]

Multimedia Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 4–9 Using Medi a Activity H otk e y s Media acti vity hotke ys are preset combinations of the fn key 1 and 4 of the function ke ys. Y ou can use these hotkeys to control the play of an audio CD or a D VD that is inserted in the optical dri ve. T o control the play of an inserted video CD, use the media [...]

4–10 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Multimedia Set ting AutoPla y Prefer ences AutoPlay is the operating system feature that determines ho w the notebook responds when you access files on a remo v able storage de vice such as a D VD-R OM driv e, a D V D/CD-R W Combo Dri ve, or a D VD+R W/R and CD-R W Combo Drive. AutoPlay default settings v ary[...]

Multimedia Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 4–11 Protecting Play bac k T o prev ent the loss of playback or playback quality: ■ For optimal playback quality , save your w ork and close all open applications before playing a CD or a D VD. ■ Dock or undock the notebook from an optional Expansion Base befor e or after playing a disc, not while p[...]

4–12 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Multimedia Protecting a CD or DVD W rite Process Ä CAUT ION: T o pr e v ent lo ss of w o rk and damage to a disc: ■ Befo r e wr iting to a disc , connect the not ebook to a r eliable e xter nal po we r sour ce . Do not w r ite to a disc w hile the notebook is r unning on battery pow er . ■ Bef or e wr it[...]

Multimedia Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 4–13 C hangin g D VD R egion Set tings Ä CAUT ION: T o pr e v ent s electing a r egi on setting that is not y our permanent pr e fer ence , consider that the r egi on setting on y our D VD-RO M dri v e , D VD/CD-R W C ombo Dri v e , or D VD+R W/R and CD-R W C ombo Dri v e can be c hanged only 5 time s.[...]

4–14 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Multimedia Ch anging DV D Settin gs in a Multimedi a Applic ati on If you use Sonic RecordNo w! or InterV ideo W inD VD Player software, you might f ind it more con v enient to change D VD region settings within those applications than to change D VD region settings in the operating system. T o access instruc[...]

Multimedia Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 4–15 Multimedi a Soft ware Multimedi a Soft war e Ov ervie w A v ariety of multimedia applications that you can use to play , create, and manage digital media is included with your notebook. Most can be accessed from a desktop icon or from Start > All Programs. Others might be provided on CD. Most mu[...]

4–16 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Multimedia Selec ting Multim edia Ap plica tions The multimedia software included with your notebook is determined by your re gion and notebook model. The follo wing list describes the capabilities of some of the multimedia applications that might be included with your notebook. ■ Microsoft W indo ws Media [...]

Multimedia Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 4–17 Installin g WinD VD Crea tor If W inD VD Creator is included with your notebook, it is provided on an InterV ideo W inD VD Cr eator CD. W inD VD Creator can be installed only from a D VD/CD-R W Combo Dri ve or a D VD+R W/R and CD-R W Combo Driv e. If your system does not include either of these dri[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 5–1 5 Wir eless (Selec t Mod els Onl y) If your notebook is equipped with an integrated wireless de vice such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless de vices, you hav e a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate of f ices, your home, and public places. W ireless net[...]

5–2 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) Wir eless Local Area Net w or k (Selec t Models O nly ) W ith the 802.11 wireless de vice, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories linked b y a wireless router or a wireless access point. ■ A large scale WLAN, [...]

Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 5–3 There are 3 popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular WLAN standard, supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 802.11g, which came later , also operates at 2.4 GHz b ut [...]

5–4 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) Set ting Up a WL AN in Y our Hom e T o set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you need the follo wing equipment. The illustration belo w sho ws an example of a completed wireless netw ork installation that is connected to the Internet. This wireless network inc[...]

Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 5–5 Using a WL AN Connec tion T o use a WLAN connection: ■ V erify that all driv ers required by the 802.11 wireless de vice are installed and that the 802.11 wireless de vice is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated 802 .11 wireless device, all required driver[...]

5–6 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) Using Wireless Sec urity Features When you set up your o wn WLAN or access an existing WLAN, always ensure that security features are protecting the WLAN. If you do not enable security on your WLAN, an unauthorized wireless user can access your notebook data and use your Intern[...]

Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 5–7 Ins ta lli ng Wirel es s So ft ware (O pti on al) Microsoft W indo ws XP supports WLAN conf iguration with the Zero Client Configuration feature. HP pro vides a separate WLAN configuration utility that must be installed if you plan to use Cisco Compatible Extensions. Cisco Comp[...]

5–8 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) Accessing WL AN Soft w are and Documenta tion Y our WLAN software is preloaded on your notebook and is av ailable in the Softw are Setup utility . T o install the WLAN software: » Select Start > All Programs > Softwar e Setup, and then follo w the instructions on the scr[...]

Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 5–9 Bluetoot h (Selec t Models O nly) The Bluetooth de vice provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic de vices such as ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, notebook, PD A). ■ Phones (c[...]

5–10 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) ■ Dial-up networking—Connects Bluetooth de vices to the Internet. ■ Bluetooth serial port—T ransfers data o ver the Bluetooth link using a virtual COM port. ■ Hands-Free—Enables a vehicle-embedded, hands-free unit or a notebook serving as a hands-free unit to estab[...]

Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 5–11 De v ice P o w er States The wireless button 1 enables and disables 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth de vices in conjunction with W ireless Assistant. By default, the 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth de vices and wireless light 2 are turned on when you turn on the notebook. ✎ T ur[...]

5–12 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) The 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth de vices hav e 2 po wer states: ■ Enabled ■ Disabled Y ou can enable and disable the wireless devices with the wireless button. When the wireless de vices are enabled with the wireless button, you can use W ireless Assi stant to turn on an[...]

Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 5–13 Tu r n i n g O n t h e D ev i c e s ✎ If you want your wireless de vices to be turned on when you turn on your notebook, you must turn them on before you shut do wn or restart. If And Then ■ Wireless Assistant shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are off ■ Wireless light i[...]

5–14 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Wir ele ss (Selec t Models Only) T urning O ff an d Disab ling th e De vices If And Then ■ Wireless Assistant shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are on ■ Wireless light is on Y ou want to disab le both de vices Press the wireless button. Y ou want to turn off either or both de vices 1. Right-click the Wir[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 6–1 6 Sec urity Securit y F eature s ✎ Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not pre vent a product from being mishandled or stolen. The security features provided with the notebook can protect the notebook, personal information, and data from a v ariety of risks. Depending o[...]

6–2 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Security In addition to the W indo ws operating system security measures, the follo wing table may help you decide which other security features to use. Most of these security features can be configured in the Setup utility . For more information, refer to “Setup Utility , ” in Chapter 8. T o Protect Again[...]

Security Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 6–3 Sec urity Preferences in the Setup Utilit y Most security preferences are se t in Setup utility . Because the Setup utility is a non-W indo ws utility , it does not support the pointing de vices on your notebook. When using the Setup utility , you must use the ke ys on your notebook to navig ate and m[...]

6–4 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Security Pa s s w o r d s Most security features use passwords. Whene ver you set a password, write do wn the password and store it in a secure location aw ay from the notebook. ■ If you forget your po wer -on passw ord and your HP administrator password, you cannot start up the notebook or restore from hibe[...]

Security Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 6–5 HP and Window s P assw ords HP security features and W indo ws operating system security features work independently from one another . For e xample, a de vice disabled in the Setup utility cannot be enabled in W indo ws. Some password options are pro vided by your HP softw are, and others are provide[...]

6–6 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Security HP and Window s P assw ord Gui delines HP and W indo ws passw ords are not interchangeable. Y ou must use an HP password at an HP password prompt and a W indows password at a W indows password prompt. F or example: ■ If a po wer-on passw ord is set, the po wer -on password (not a W indo ws passw ord[...]

Security Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 6–7 Although you can use the same text for v arious passw ords, HP passwords and W indows passwords function independently . Even if you plan to use the same text for an HP passw ord and a W indo ws passw ord, you must set the HP password in the Setup utility and the W indo ws passw ord in your operating [...]

6–8 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Security HP Administ rator P assw ord The HP administrator password protects the conf iguration settings and system identification information in the Setup utility . After this password is set, it mu st be entered to access the Setup utility . The HP administrator password ■ Is not interchangeable with a W i[...]

Security Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 6–9 3. Open the Setup utility by turning on or restarting the notebook. Press f10 while Setup message is displayed in the lo wer-left corner of the screen. 4. Use the arro w ke ys to select Security > Administrator Pass word , and then press enter . ❏ T o set an HP administrator password, type your p[...]

6–10 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Security Po we r - O n Pa s s w o r d s A po wer-on passw ord pre vents unauthorized use of the notebook. After this password is set, it must be entered each time the notebook is turned on or restarted. A po wer-on passw ord ■ Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. ■ Must be set and [...]

Security Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 6–11 4. Use the arro w ke ys to select Security > Po wer -On password, and then press enter . ❏ T o set a power -on password, type the passw ord in the Enter New Pass word and Conf irm New Passw ord fields, and then press enter . ❏ T o change a power -on password, type the current password in the E[...]

6–12 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Security De vice Security From the Setup utility De vice Security menu, you can disable the ability of the notebook to start fr om a CD or a diskette dri ve. T o disable or reenable notebook capabilities in the Setup utility: 1. Shut do wn the notebook. If you are not sure whether the notebook is of f or in h[...]

Security Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 6–13 Antiv ir us Softwar e When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable your operating system, applications, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally . Anti virus software can detect most viruses, dest[...]

6–14 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Security Critical Sec urit y Upd ates for Win dow s XP Ä CAUT ION: Because ne w comput er v irus es ar e being de tected all the time , it is r ecommended that y ou inst all all cr iti cal update s as soon as y ou r ecei v e an alert fr om Mi cr o soft . Y ou should also run Windo w s Update on a monthl y ba[...]

Security Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 6–15 Fir e wall Soft w are When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you, your notebook, and your data. Fire walls monitor all incoming and outgoing traf fic on your computer b y including features such as logging[...]

6–16 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Security Opt io nal Se cur ity Cable ✎ Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not pre vent a product from being mishandled or stolen. T o install a security cable: 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the ke y 1 into the cable lock 2 . 3. Insert t[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–1 7 Har d w a r e Up g r ade s a nd Repl acem ents De vice Conne ction s Connec tin g An y P o w ere d De vice T o connect the notebook to an optional external de vice that has a po wer cord: 1. Be sure the de vice is turned of f. 2. Connect the de vice to the jack or jack on the notebook specified b y the de vi[...]

7–2 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Conne cting a US B De vic e USB (Uni versal Serial Bus) is a hardw are interface that can be used to connect an external de vice such as a USB k eyboard, mouse, dri ve, printer , scanner , or hub to the notebook or an optional Expansion Base. A hub is a connecting de vic[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–3 Conne cting a 1 3 9 4 De vice (Selec t Mode ls Onl y ) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage de vice to the notebook. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Y ou m[...]

7–4 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Conne cting a Co mmu nic atio n De vice For information about connecting and using the modem, refer to the modem guides on the Notebook Documentation CD. Basic instructions for connecting the modem and setting up Internet service with an Internet service provider (ISP) a[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–5 Digital Mem ory C ards The 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader (select models only) can support: ■ Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro ■ xD-Picture Card ■ MultiMediaCard ■ SmartMedia (SM) card ■ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Digital memory cards are often used for digi[...]

7–6 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Using t he 6 -in - 1 Di gital Media Read er Light The 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader light is turned on when an inserted digital memory card is being accessed. The 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader light is turned of f when an inserted digital memory card is inacti ve or when the[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–7 Inser ting a Digital Memor y C ard Ä CAUT ION: T o pr e v ent damage to di gital memory car d connecto rs: ■ Use minimal f or ce w hen inserting a digital memory car d into the 6 -in-1 Digital Media R eader slot . ■ Do not mo ve or tr ans port the notebook w hile a [...]

7–8 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Remo ving a Digital Memor y Card T o remove a digital memory card: 1. Close all applications and complete all acti vities that are using the card. (T o stop a data transfer , select the cancel button in the W indows Cop ying windo w .) 2. Select the My Computer icon on t[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–9 PC C a rd s Ä CAUT ION: T o pr e serve su pport for all P C Car ds , do not inst all all of the softw ar e or an y of the enable rs pr o v ided b y a single P C Car d manufac tur er . If you ar e ins truc ted b y the document ation inc luded w ith a PC C ar d to install[...]

7–10 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Inser ting a PC Card Ä CAUT ION: T o pr e v ent damage to the P C Car d connect ors: ■ Use minimal f or ce w hen inserting a PC C ard int o a PC C ar d slot . ■ Do not mo v e or tr ansport the notebook w hile a P C Car d is ins erted . 1. Hold the PC Card label-sid[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–11 St opping or R emo vi ng a P C Car d Ä CAUT ION: T o pre vent loss of work or an unresponsive s y stem, stop a PC Car d bef or e r emo v ing it . ✎ Stopping a PC Card, e ven if it is not in use, conserv es po wer . T o stop or remove a PC Card: 1. Close all applicati[...]

7–12 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Driv es Adding a Driv e to th e S y stem The internal hard dri ve and optical dri v e are standard features of the notebook. The type of optical dri ve v aries b y notebook model. An optional dri ve can be added to the system b y connecting it, as instructed in the driv[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–13 Carin g for Dri v es Ä CAUT ION: T o pr e v ent damage to the notebook or a dr i v e and los s of wo rk: ■ Do not r emo v e the inter nal har d dr i ve e x cept f or r epair or re placement . F or ins truc tions , see the “Replacing the Internal Hard Drive” sec t[...]

7–14 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Replac ing t he Internal H ard Driv e The hard dri ve in the hard dri v e bay is the internal hard dri ve. Remov e the internal hard dri v e only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUT ION: T o pr e v ent an unr es ponsiv e s y stem and lo ss o f wor k , do not begin this p[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–15 3. T o remove the hard dri v e co ver and e xpose the hard dri ve tab, lift the cov er 1 upward and a way from the notebook 2 . 4. T o remove the hard dri ve, pull upward on the hard dri ve tab 1 to release the hard dri ve, and then lift the hard dri v e 2 out of the ha[...]

7–16 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements 5. T o insert the replacement hard driv e, tilt the connector edge of the hard dri ve 1 do wnw ard, and then lo wer the hard dri ve into the hard dri ve bay until it is seated 2 .[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–17 6. Replace the hard dri ve co ve r . a. Place the cov er ov er the hard dri v e bay . b . Slide the cov er 1 slightly to ward the right side of the notebook until the cov er is seated 2 .[...]

7–18 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements 7. T ighten the 2 hard dri v e security scre ws.[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–19 Memory The notebook has 2 memory slots. Depending on your notebook model, either one or both memory slots might contain a replaceable memory module. Inc reasing Memor y Y ou can increase the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the notebook by adding memory modules t[...]

7–20 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Re mo v ing or In serting a Me mory Modu le Å W ARNING: T o pr e ve nt e xposur e to e lectr ical sh ock , acces s only the memory compartment during this pr ocedur e . T he memory compartment , the battery bay , and the hard dr i v e ba y are the onl y us er -accessib[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–21 6. T urn the notebook upside do wn. 7. Loosen the 2 memory compartment scre ws 1 , and then lift up and remov e the memory compartment cov er 2 .[...]

7–2 2 Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements 8. Remov e a memory module. T o remove a memory module: a. Pull aw ay the retention clips on each side of the module 1 . (The module tilts upward.) b . Grasp the edges of the module and gently pull the module out of the memory slot 2 . c. T o protect a memory module af[...]

Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 7–2 3 T o insert a memory module: a. Align the ke yed (notched) edge of the module with the ke yed area in the memory slot 1 . If you are inserting a single memory module into a v acant memory compartment, insert the module into the right slot. (The follo wing illustration s[...]

7–2 4 Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de Hard w ar e Upgr ades and R eplacements 9. T o close the memory compartment, align the tabs on the memory compartment cov er with the cov er slots on the notebook, and then slide the cov er ov er the memory compartment until it is seated 1 . 10. T ighten the 2 memory compartment scre ws 2 . 11. Replace the b[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 8–1 8 Soft w ar e Upd ates an d Reco v eries and S y s tem Soft war e Soft war e Upda tes For optimal notebook performance and to mak e sure your notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install the latest versions of the softw are provided with your notebook as they become a v ailable. As with any [...]

8–2 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Softw ar e Updates and R eco v er ies and S yste m Softw are Preparing for a Soft w are Update If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your network administrator before installing an y software updates, particularly a R OM update. Accessing N otebook Product Information T o access the updates for [...]

Softw are Updates and R eco v er ies and S ystem S oftwar e Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 8–3 T o display R OM information in the Setup utility: 1. T o open the Setup utility , turn on or restart the notebook in W indo ws, and then press f10 while the prompt “Press <F10> to enter setup” is displayed in the lower left corner of the sc[...]

8–4 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Softw ar e Updates and R eco v er ies and S yste m Softw are Do wnloading and Ins talling a ROM Update Ä CAUT ION: T o prev en t ser ious damage t o the notebook or an unsuccessf ul installati on, do wnload and install a RO M update onl y w hile the notebook is connected to r eli able e xter nal po w er using[...]

Softw are Updates and R eco v er ies and S ystem S oftwar e Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 8–5 Installing a ROM Upda te R OM installation procedures v ary . Follo w any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the do wnload is complete. If no instructions are displayed: 1. Open W indo ws Explorer . T o open W indo ws Explorer from th[...]

8–6 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Softw ar e Updates and R eco v er ies and S yste m Softw are 4. At the do wnload area: a. Write do wn the date, name, or other identifier of the SoftPaq you plan to do wnload. (Y ou might need this information to locate the update later , after it has been do wnloaded to the hard dri ve.) b . Follo w the onlin[...]

Softw are Updates and R eco v er ies and S ystem S oftwar e Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 8–7 Sof t ware Recov eries Us ing S y ste m R e st or e System Restore is an operating system feature that enables you to undo harmful changes to your notebook software b y restoring your software to an earlier time, called a r estor e point, when your so[...]

8–8 Hardw ar e and S oftwar e Gui de Softw ar e Updates and R eco v er ies and S yste m Softw are Settin g a Restor e P oint T o set a system restore point manually: 1. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 2. Select Create a r estor e point, and then follo w the instructions on the screen. Rest orin g to a Resto re P oint T o r[...]

Softw are Updates and R eco v er ies and S ystem S oftwar e Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 8–9 Qui ck La unc h But tons Control P an el Y ou can use the Quick Launch Buttons control panel to ■ Set preferences for the display of the Quick Launch Buttons icon. ■ Change the size and arrangement of icons and text on your W indo ws desktop. ■ [...]

8–10 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Softw ar e Updates and R eco v er ies and S yste m Softw are Set ting Windo w s Desktop Icon Dis play Prefer ences T o change the size of the icons on your desktop and of the text displayed with them: 1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel: ❏ Select Start > Control P anel > Quick Launch Button[...]

Softw are Updates and R eco v er ies and S ystem S oftwar e Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 8–11 Disp lay ing t he Qui ck Laun ch B ut tons Icon T o show or hide the Quick Launch Buttons Properties icon in the notification area or your W indows desktop: 1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel: ❏ Select Start > Control P anel > Qui[...]

8–12 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Softw ar e Updates and R eco v er ies and S yste m Softw are Disp laying Hotk e y Information A hotke y is a preset combination of the fn key and another k ey , such as a function ke y ( f1 through f12 ) or the esc key . T o display information about the hotkey functions a v ailable on your notebook: 1. Open [...]

Softw are Updates and R eco v er ies and S ystem S oftwar e Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 8–13 Set ting Bu tton A ssignme nts on an External Key b o a r d If you are using an optional external ke yboard that features Easy Access buttons, you can set Easy Access b utton assignments and schemes on the Settings tab . The Settings tab is disabled [...]

8–14 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Softw ar e Updates and R eco v er ies and S yste m Softw are Setup U tility The Setup utility is a R OM-base d information and customization utility that can be used e ven when your operating system is not working or will not load. The utility reports information about the notebook and provides settings for s[...]

Softw are Updates and R eco v er ies and S ystem S oftwar e Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 8–15 C hangin g the Lan guag e of th e Setup Utilit y The follo wing procedure explains ho w to change the language of the Setup utility . If the notebook is not in the Setup utility , begin at step 1. If the notebook is in the Setup utility , begin at st[...]

8–16 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Softw ar e Updates and R eco v er ies and S yste m Softw are Disp laying S y stem Inf orma tion The follo wing procedure explains ho w to display system information in the Setup utility . If the Setup utility is not open, begin at step 1. If the Setup utility is open, be gin at step 2. 1. T o open the Setup u[...]

Softw are Updates and R eco v er ies and S ystem S oftwar e Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 8–17 Restoring Default S ettin gs in t he Setup Utilit y The follo wing procedure explains ho w to restore the Setup utility default settings. If the notebook is not in the Setup utility , begin at step 1. If the notebook is in the Setup utility , begin a[...]

8–18 Hard w ar e and Softwa re Gui de Softw ar e Updates and R eco v er ies and S yste m Softw are Using Adv anced Setup U tility Features This guide describes the Setup utility features recommended for all users. For more information about the Setup utility features recommended for adv anced users only , refer to the Help and Support Center by s[...]

Softw are Updates and R eco v er ies and S ystem S oftwar e Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide 8–19 C losing t he Setup U tility Y ou can close the Setup utility with or without saving changes. ■ T o close the Setup utility a nd sav e your changes from the current session, use either of the follo wing procedures: ❏ Press f10, and then follow th[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide A–1 A Spec ifi cations Opera ting Env ironment The operating en vironment information in the follo wing table might be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook in extreme en vironments. Fac to r Metric U. S. T emperature Operating 10°C to 35°C 50°F to 95°F Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140?[...]

A–2 Hard war e and S oftwar e Gui de Spe c ifica tion s Rated Inp ut P o w er The po wer information in this section might be helpful if you plan to trav el internationally with the notebook. The notebook operates on DC po wer , which can be supplied b y an A C or a DC po wer source. Although the notebook can be po wered from a stand-alone DC po [...]

Spe c ifica tion s Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide A–3 Expansion P or t Inpu t/Ou tput Si gnals The expansion port signal information in this section might be helpful if you plan to use an optional expansion product that connects to the expansion port on your notebook. This port is illustrated in the “Left-Side Components” section of Chapter[...]

Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide Index–1 Ind e x 1394 port 1–15 , 7–3 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader light 1–15 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader slot 1–15 , 7–5 A AC adapter 1–19 AC power vs. battery power 3–1 administrator password 6–5 airport security devices 7–13 altitude specifications A–1 antennae 1–8 antivirus software 6–13 [...]

Index–2 Har dw ar e and S oftwar e Guide Index battery pack release latch 1–18 , 3–25 bays battery 1–18 , 1–21 hard drive 1–18 See also compartments BIOS information, displaying 6–2 , 8–2 Bluetooth device, wireless light 1–6 , 1–9 Bluetooth label 1–21 boot order 8–18 buttons display release 1–11 Easy Access 8–13 mute 1?[...]

Index Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide Index–3 composite video 2–9 Computer Setup, setting security preferences 6–3 connectors drive 7–13 power 1–13 See also jacks; ports conservation, power 3–23 cord, power identifying 1–19 See also cables country-specific modem adapter 1–19 critical low-battery condition 3–17 D default settings,[...]

Index–4 Har dw ar e and S oftwar e Guide Index playing 4–9 , 4–11 , 4–15 setting AutoPlay preferences 4–10 writing to 4–12 See recovery discs E Easy Access buttons 8–13 eject buttons optical drive 4–8 PC Card 7–11 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 7–13 , 7–20 emergency shutdown procedures 3–11 enablers, PC Card 7–9 environment[...]

Index Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide Index–5 hotkey commands access Help and Support Center 2–7 control media activity (play, pause, stop, etc.) 2–12 , 4–9 , 8–2 decrease display brightness 2–11 display system information 2–13 increase display brightness 2–11 initiate QuickLock 2–11 initiate standby 3–9 , 3–12 open Internet [...]

Index–6 Har dw ar e and S oftwar e Guide Index keypad, external numeric, procedures 2–17 keys fn 1–2 function ( f1, f2, etc.) 1–1 hotkeys 1–1 , 2–5 keypad 1–2 , 2–14 num lock 2–15 scroll lock 2–7 shift 2–16 , 3–10 Windows applications 1–2 Windows logo 1–1 See also buttons; display switch L labels Bluetooth 1–21 Microso[...]

Index Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide Index–7 model, identifying notebook 2–7 , 8–2 modem country-specific adapter 1–19 documentation 7–4 modem (RJ-11) jack 1–13 Modem Approval label 1–21 modem cable 1–19 monitor connecting 7–1 switching image 2–9 , 7–1 monitor port 1–13 mouse, external setting preferences 2–3 USB 7–2 M[...]

Index–8 Har dw ar e and S oftwar e Guide Index using 6–4 Windows 6–5 Windows administrator 2–11 Windo ws guidelines 6–6 Windows user 2–11 passwords, coordinating 6–6 PC Card configuring 7–9 inserting, removing 7–10 stopping 7–11 types supported 7–9 PC Card eject button 1–14 , 7–11 PC Card slot 1–14 , 7–10 PCFriendly 4?[...]

Index Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide Index–9 regulatory information Modem Approval label 1–21 Regulatory label 1–21 wireless certification labels 1–21 reinstalling or repairing software 1–20 release latch, battery pack 1–18 , 3–25 reset (emergency shutdown procedures) 3–11 restore point 8–7 RJ-11 (modem) jack 1–13 RJ-45 (netwo[...]

Index–10 Hard w ar e and Softwar e Gui de Index SmartMedia (SM) card 7–5 socket services, PC Card 7–9 SoftPaq 8–3 , 8–5 software antivirus 6–13 AutoPlay 4–10 firewall 6–2 , 6–15 Internet Connection wizard 2–8 multimedia applications 4–13 , 4–15 Power Meter 3–16 reinstalling or repairing 1–20 repair, reinstallation docume[...]

Index Hard w ar e and So ftwar e Guide Index–11 Modem Approval label 1–21 wireless certification labels 1–21 turning off notebook 3–8 , 3–11 turning on notebook 3–8 tutorials 2–7 , 4–15 , 7–4 U unresponsive system, emergency shutdown procedures 3–11 USB devices, connecting 7–2 USB ports, identifying 1–13 , 1–15 user passwo[...]